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Meakie Family History

Meakie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meakin, Marie, Maki, Makin, Leake, Reekie, Mabie, Leckie, Meske

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Where is the Meakie family from?

You can see how Meakie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meakie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Meakie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meakie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meakie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meakie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Meakie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meakie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Meakie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meakie. For the veterans among your Meakie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meakie

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